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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.70, 9,505.56 and 3,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.70, 9,505.56 and 3,049.02 is: 4,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.70 : 9,505.56 = 3,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.70/9,505.56 = 3,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.70x = 9,505.56 × 3,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.70x = 28,982,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982,642.55/6,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.50

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